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Title: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: poorfarm on February 16, 2012, 12:57:41 PM

I have a 1980 timberjack 380 very clean unit downfall is eaton winch is just about had, gets very hot and brass in oil. doesnt seem right that a 20,000pound unit has a 20,000 pound winch.. has anyone upgraded a winch on this unit with something better?would like to get something stronger in it. any info would be great ..thanks josh

Title: Re: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: bushmechanic on February 19, 2012, 02:08:56 PM

Downfall is an Eaton winch?You obviously haven't used a Gearmatic winch yet!My advice to you is get someone who knows the Eaton winch well and rebuild it because it is all you will ever need and trouble free.

Title: Re: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: poorfarm on February 20, 2012, 08:14:20 AM

I was told by a guy who rebuilds them they will never stand up in a 380 ?? had a gearamatic on a jd 450 dozer never had one issue? so you say that is the winch to have? I cant find anything better to drop in there??

Title: Re: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: poorfarm on February 20, 2012, 04:11:22 PM

I am new to the forestry forum. Is there any one around nh with a parts unit ?? or and ideas? thanks josh

Title: Re: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: PAFaller on February 20, 2012, 08:08:14 PM

Gearmatic and Eaton are one in the same? I thought Gearmatic was a Braden winch and the 119 was the model to have? I love my Gearmatic but never thought it was made be Eaton. Either that or I didn't get the memo

Title: Re: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: FFLM on February 21, 2012, 05:42:24 AM

Poor farm I just sent you a pm with some contact info for a guy that can help you out
FFLM

Title: Re: tj 380 winch help?
Post by: poorfarm on February 21, 2012, 08:31:29 AM

thanks.. I sent a pm

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